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PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
AGENDA
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required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the
committee members and retained for the official record.
Wednesday
July 24, 2024
5:30 PM Regular Meeting
Kathy Weremiuk, Chair
Lauri Aylaian, Vice Chair
Carl Baker
Scott Miller
John Morrill
David Murphy
Robert Rotman
Staff Liaisons:
Christopher Hadwin, Planning Director
Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Jim Priest, Attorney
Rick Minjares, Engineering Associate
Alex Rubalcava, Assistant Planner
Glenn Mlaker, Associate Planner
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner
Sarah Yoon, Associate Planner
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda available for public access at the City Hall
exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 9:00
pm on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Planning Commission will discuss the order of the
agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions and request Consent Calendar items be
removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the
Planning Commission on Consent Calendar and other agenda items; and items of general
interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Please note that the Planning
Commission is prohibited from taking action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Three (3)
minutes is allowed for each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings may be offered at this time or
at the time of the hearing. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT
ON CONSENT OR NEW BUSINESS ITEMS ARE DIRECTED TO COMMENT UNDER THIS
PORTION OF THE AGENDA.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items
may be removed by the Commission for separate discussion at this time.
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 10, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion are considered at this time.
2.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.A REQUEST BY PSSC LLC, OWNER, FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM)
38815 REQUESTING TO SPLIT ONE (1) LARGER LOT FORMING A SECOND
LOT EQUALING THREE (3) ACRES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE LISTED USES IN THE M-1 (LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL) ZONE LOCATED AT APN 680-180-029, 1500 SOUTH GENE
AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE M-1, (CASE NO. STM 2024-0004) (GM).
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW AND APPROVE PROJECT
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
B.A REQUEST BY THE UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS), REPRESENTED BY
Planning Commission Agenda
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City of Palm Springs
B.A REQUEST BY THE UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS), REPRESENTED BY
RED ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE EXISTING UPS TRANSPORTATION
TERMINAL AND THE COMPLETION OF RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO
PARKING AND LANDSCAPE AREAS LOCATED AT 650 NORTH COMMERCIAL
ROAD, ZONE M-1-P, (CUP 2024-0003) (SY).
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PROJET
IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW AND APPROVE THE CUP REQUEST
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
3.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
4.NEW BUSINESS:
A.A REQUEST BY HERITAGE GROUP, ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER,
MEZRAHI FAMILY TRUST, FOR A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 15-UNIT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.37-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 211 NORTH SUNRISE
WAY, (APN: 508-070-016) ZONE MDR (CASE NO. DP-2023-0019) (AR)
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW AND APPROVE PROJECT
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS .
B.A REQUEST BY PLC COMMUNITIES, LLC, FOR THE APPROVAL OF FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 71 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON
60-FOOT-WIDE LOTS WITHIN THE PHASE 2 SECTION OF THE MIRALON
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 801 SUNRISE WAY, ZONE PDD 290, SECTION
35 (CASE PDD-2024-0001/5.0982-PD 290 (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE PROPOSED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
AS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PRELIMINARY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLAN SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW AND
APPROVAL BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.
C.A REQUEST BY THE OSWIT LAND TRUST, FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD 153) TO ALLOW THE
RESTORATION OF APPROXIMATELY 90 ACRES OF THE 120-ACRE FORMER
GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY CLUB SITE INTO A NATIVE DESERT HABITAT
AND NATURE PRESERVE; THE SITE IS LOCATED BETWEEN SUNRISE WAY;
AND EL CIELO ROAD; NORTH OF MESQUITE AVENUE; ZONE PDD 153/W,
SECTION 24 (CASE 5.0303-PD 153) (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT A CATEGORICAL EXEMPT PER CEQA
GUIDELINES AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED MINOR PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments
Planning Commission Agenda
July 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments
and/or other issues of concern from members of the Planning Commission.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Update the Planning Commission on important items.
A.General Plan Update – Draft Circulation, Land Use and Safety Elements for Commission
review (information item only).
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission will adjourn to 5:30 pm, Wednesday, September
11, 2024.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an
attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is
normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City
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accommodation is feasible.
Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of public records in connection
with the meeting is the Department of Planning Services, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets
are available for public inspection at: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s
website: www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please
contact the Department of Planning Services at (760) 323-8245.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist, Department of Planning Services, City of Palm Springs, certify this Agenda was
posted at or before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, as required by established policies and procedures.
/s/ Anita Fields
Anita Fields, Administrative Specialist
Department of Planning Services
Planning Commission Agenda
July 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission
Regular
MEETING DATE:07/24/2024
SUBMITTED BY:PLANNING
SUBJECT:APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 10, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE.
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 10, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE.
Attachments
Item 1A
Planning Commission Agenda
July 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission
Regular
MEETING DATE:07/24/2024
SUBMITTED BY:PLANNING
SUBJECT:A REQUEST BY PSSC LLC, OWNER, FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
(TPM) 38815 REQUESTING TO SPLIT ONE (1) LARGER LOT FORMING A
SECOND LOT EQUALING THREE (3) ACRES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE LISTED USES IN THE
M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONE LOCATED AT APN 680-180-029, 1500
SOUTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE M-1, (CASE NO. STM 2024-0004)
(GM).
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW AND APPROVE PROJECT
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
SUBJECT:
A REQUEST BY PSSC LLC, OWNER, FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) 38815
REQUESTING TO SPLIT ONE (1) LARGER LOT FORMING A SECOND LOT EQUALING
THREE (3) ACRES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTENT WITH
THE LISTED USES IN THE M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONE LOCATED AT APN
680-180-029, 1500 SOUTH GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE M-1, (CASE NO. STM 2024-0004)
(GM).
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW AND APPROVE PROJECT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
Attachments
Item 2A
Planning Commission Agenda
July 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission
Regular
MEETING DATE:07/24/2024
SUBMITTED BY:PLANNING
SUBJECT:A REQUEST BY THE UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS), REPRESENTED
BY RED ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE EXISTING UPS
TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL AND THE COMPLETION OF RELATED
SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKING AND LANDSCAPE AREAS
LOCATED AT 650 NORTH COMMERCIAL ROAD, ZONE M-1-P, (CUP
2024-0003) (SY).
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE
PROJET IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW AND APPROVE THE CUP
REQUEST SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
SUBJECT:
A REQUEST BY THE UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS), REPRESENTED BY RED
ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR THE EXISTING UPS TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL AND THE COMPLETION OF
RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKING AND LANDSCAPE AREAS LOCATED AT
650 NORTH COMMERCIAL ROAD, ZONE M-1-P, (CUP 2024-0003) (SY).
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PROJET IS
EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW AND APPROVE THE CUP REQUEST SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS.
Attachments
Item 2B
Planning Commission Agenda
July 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission
Regular
MEETING DATE:07/24/2024
SUBMITTED BY:PLANNING
SUBJECT:A REQUEST BY HERITAGE GROUP, ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY
OWNER, MEZRAHI FAMILY TRUST, FOR A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 15-UNIT MULTIPLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.37-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 211
NORTH SUNRISE WAY, (APN: 508-070-016) ZONE MDR (CASE NO.
DP-2023-0019) (AR)
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW AND APPROVE PROJECT
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS .
SUBJECT:
A REQUEST BY HERITAGE GROUP, ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, MEZRAHI
FAMILY TRUST, FOR A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT
A 15-UNIT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.37-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT 211 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, (APN: 508-070-016) ZONE MDR (CASE NO.
DP-2023-0019) (AR)
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW AND APPROVE PROJECT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS .
Attachments
Item 4A
Planning Commission Agenda
July 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission
Regular
MEETING DATE:07/24/2024
SUBMITTED BY:PLANNING
SUBJECT:A REQUEST BY PLC COMMUNITIES, LLC, FOR THE APPROVAL OF
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 71 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
ON 60-FOOT-WIDE LOTS WITHIN THE PHASE 2 SECTION OF THE
MIRALON DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 801 SUNRISE WAY, ZONE
PDD 290, SECTION 35 (CASE PDD-2024-0001/5.0982-PD 290 (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE PROPOSED FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLANS AS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLAN SUBJECT TO
FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE.
SUBJECT:
A REQUEST BY PLC COMMUNITIES, LLC, FOR THE APPROVAL OF FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 71 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON 60-FOOT-WIDE LOTS
WITHIN THE PHASE 2 SECTION OF THE MIRALON DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 801
SUNRISE WAY, ZONE PDD 290, SECTION 35 (CASE PDD-2024-0001/5.0982-PD 290 (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE PROPOSED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS AS
BEING SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PRELIMINARY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLAN SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Attachments
Item 4B
Planning Commission Agenda
July 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission
Regular
MEETING DATE:07/24/2024
SUBMITTED BY:PLANNING
SUBJECT:A REQUEST BY THE OSWIT LAND TRUST, FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT
TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD 153) TO ALLOW THE
RESTORATION OF APPROXIMATELY 90 ACRES OF THE 120-ACRE
FORMER GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY CLUB SITE INTO A NATIVE
DESERT HABITAT AND NATURE PRESERVE; THE SITE IS LOCATED
BETWEEN SUNRISE WAY; AND EL CIELO ROAD; NORTH OF
MESQUITE AVENUE; ZONE PDD 153/W, SECTION 24 (CASE 5.0303-PD
153) (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT A CATEGORICAL EXEMPT PER CEQA
GUIDELINES AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED MINOR PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
SUBJECT:
A REQUEST BY THE OSWIT LAND TRUST, FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD 153) TO ALLOW THE RESTORATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 90 ACRES OF THE 120-ACRE FORMER GOLF COURSE AND
COUNTRY CLUB SITE INTO A NATIVE DESERT HABITAT AND NATURE PRESERVE; THE
SITE IS LOCATED BETWEEN SUNRISE WAY; AND EL CIELO ROAD; NORTH OF
MESQUITE AVENUE; ZONE PDD 153/W, SECTION 24 (CASE 5.0303-PD 153) (ER).
RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT A CATEGORICAL EXEMPT PER CEQA GUIDELINES AND
APPROVE THE PROPOSED MINOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
Attachments
Item 4C
Planning Commission Agenda
July 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs
Planning Commission
Regular
MEETING DATE:07/24/2024
SUBMITTED BY:PLANNING
SUBJECT:General Plan Update – Draft Circulation, Land Use and Safety Elements for
Commission review (information item only).
SUBJECT:
General Plan Update – Draft Circulation, Land Use and Safety Elements for Commission review
(information item only).
Attachments
General Plan Update – Draft Circulation, Land Use and Safety Elements
Planning Commission Agenda
July 24, 2024
City of Palm Springs